|
|
Country
|
Dates
|
Height (cms)
|
Life Expectancy (years)
|
United Kingdom |
1760 - 1800
|
168.2
|
36
|
United Kingdom |
1800 - 1830
|
170.7
|
38.6
|
France |
1800 - 1820
|
164.1
|
36
|
United States |
1800 - 1820
|
173
|
45.3
|
SOURCE:
Steckel, Richard H. and Roderick Floud (eds.)Health and Welfare during
Industrialization Chicago : University of Chicago, 1997.
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